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Strawberry Shortbread Pizza Recipe

Pizza—it's delicious any time of day, and this dessert option won't disappoint. A crisp pecan crust is layered with a creamy layer of vanilla flavored Mascarpone, then topped with berries, whipped cream and chocolate curls.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min.+ coolingYIELD:18 servings

Strawberry Shortbread Pizza Recipe

Pizza—it's delicious any time of day, and this dessert option won't disappoint. A crisp pecan crust is layered with a creamy layer of vanilla flavored Mascarpone, then topped with berries, whipped cream and chocolate curls.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min.+ coolingYIELD:18 servings

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

TOPPING:

1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup strawberry preserves

1/4 cup orange juice

1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced

Chocolate curls and sweetened whipped cream

Directions

1.In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, pecans, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture just until combined.

2. On a greased baking sheet, roll dough into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream the mascarpone, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust.